On Thursday 11 June 2026, Thread Carefully hosted a midday colloquium — a structured conversation bringing together artists, students, sustainability practitioners, and community voices to discuss circular fashion, environmental responsibility, and the power of cultural identity.
Full Programme
- 12:30Welcome & Opening Reflections — Chaplaincy: Slowing Down, Community & Sustainability
- 12:35Slow Workshops & Mindful Making — How slowing down reconnects us to materials and the planet
- 12:40Nigerian Textile Art in a Global World — Indigenous techniques, natural dyes, and cultural sustainability
- 12:45Environmental & Social Impact of Fast Fashion — Overconsumption, waste, labour, and global inequalities
- 12:50Digital Innovation & AI in Sustainable Fashion — Virtual sampling, circular design tools, and future tech
- 12:55Sustainability at Roehampton — RSU President: campus initiatives and student commitments
- 13:00Sustainability at Roehampton — Sustainability Team: research, operations, and climate strategy
- 13:05Panel Discussion: Where Do We Go From Here? — Culture, circularity, innovation, and community action
- 13:25Audience Q&A
- 13:28Closing Reflections — "What does thread carefully mean to you?"